Friday night/overnight threat for severe weather for NW FL. Main threat would be damaging straight line winds, but hail and a tornado cannot be ruled out.

After a gorgeous stretch of weather, we are introducing the next chance for strong to severe storms as we head into the weekend.

Our
next weather maker
, a cold front, will bring the chance for showers and embedded thunderstorms, which could become strong or even severe.

Our
next weather maker

A line of showers and storms is expected to move into Southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida (from the northwest to the southeast) late Friday night/into the overnight hours, lasting through at least Saturday morning.

The exact timing has been iffy over the last 24 hours or so, but overall, it appears to be late Friday night through Saturday morning for the severe weather threat. Additional showers, perhaps a few thunderstorms, will be possible during the afternoon and evening on Saturday.

Meanwhile, most of Northwest Florida is under a Marginal Risk (1/5) for late Friday night through Saturday morning.

Keep in mind, storms do not pay attention to risk zones, so do not focus solely on the colors. Just know that there is a risk for severe weather. Ingredients for severe storms are expected to be present in
all
risk zones -- the greatest threat in parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

The SPC continued the Marginal Risk for Southwest Alabama through Saturday morning, as well.

Damaging straight line winds would be the primary threat; however, some hail and a tornado or two will also be possible.

Also, make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, should any be issued.

A NOAA weather radio, cell phone, local radio, and television are all good ways to receive warnings.

Since this will likely be an overnight and early morning threat, be sure to pay especially close attention to the weather with the First Warning Channel 3 Weather Team on-air and online before heading to bed Friday night. Stay tuned for any changes to the forecast.

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